Industry News
MuchBetter reveals winner of the 2019 MuchBetter MegaDraw
MuchBetter has announced Leslie D, from Port Hardy, Canada as the winner of its MegaDraw promotion, who will receive an all-expenses paid, VIP trip of a lifetime to Las Vegas. The draw was held today and marks an exciting start to the new year for MuchBetter, following a record breaking 2019 in which MuchBetter welcomed more than 200,000 active users, launched in several new regions and won a string of prestigious iGaming and payments awards.
Leslie D. will receive the following as part of their winner’s package:
- Two return flights to Las Vegas
- Six nights at a 5-star hotel for two on the world-famous Las Vegas strip
- $20,000 spending money
- Two VIP tickets to an iconic Vegas show
- Dinner for two at one of the best restaurant’s in Las Vegas
“I can’t imagine a better way to start 2020 than a VIP trip to Las Vegas,” said winner, Leslie. “To enter the MegaDraw, I simply had to use the MuchBetter app for some of my day to day spending and iGaming activities. I found it to be one of the easiest and most quickest payment apps I’ve ever used, so I plan to use it for the foreseeable future too.”
“We have always made it our mission to create the most rewarding payments experience possible for our users,” said Paul Gent, MuchBetter CMO. “I think that the MegaDraw prize is probably our most powerful demonstration of this mission to date and it’s great to crown our first winner today from our ever-growing list of active users, which now stands at more than 500,000. We hope to take the momentum from a wildly successful 2019 into 2020 and will be launching a new MegaDraw campaign shortly.”
2019 highlights include:
MuchBetter award wins: MuchBetter won at the highly prestigious MPE Awards (Best Start-up Innovation Award), The Card & Payments Awards (Best Alternative or Digital Payments Programme), EPA Awards (Most Innovative Mobile or Financial Service Payments Solution), and SBC Awards (Mobile Payment Solution of the Year).
Summer Series Tournament: MuchBetter sponsored the first social online poker tournament of its kind, giving poker fans a chance to play against top poker pros, including Lex Veldhuis, as well as sponsoring 4 amateur players to compete at 2019 European Poker Tour in Barcelona in August. Fans also got a chance to play at the new tournament series, Lex Live 2 in London.
West Ham sponsorship: MuchBetter is proud to be West Ham United’s Official Online and Digital Payments Wallet Partner, a new partnership for 2019
About MuchBetter:
MuchBetter, operated by MIR Limited UK Ltd, an FCA-licensed and regulated e-money issuer, is the new payments application for iGaming. Available on Android and iOS, MuchBetter make effortless online, offline and contactless payments throughout EMEA. Funds can be transferred and received in real-time and MuchBetter’s unique commercial model increases operator revenues while its anti-fraud features and use of best in class technology reduces risk.
Industry News
Players Reclaim Close to $7M Through AskGamblers Complaint Service in 2024

The latest AskGamblers Complaint Service report for 2024 has officially been released. The comprehensive report highlights the most important accomplishments and records of the AskGamblers Complaint Service team for the previous year.
In 2024, The AGCS team (formerly known as AGCCS) managed to return $6,890,547.11 to players. Over 7259 players turn to AskGamblers, submitting complaints against 1114 casino brands. Out of all the accepted and processed complaints, the team had a 68% resolution success rate. One of the notable milestones that reached was returning a total of $70 million to the members.
Dijana Radunović, General Manager at AskGamblers, said: “It’s amazing to see the trust players put in us year after year, and we’re able to repay them by helping them recover their funds from operators or solve other related issues. We’ve had another successful year, with a few records broken and amazing milestones achieved and we can’t wait to see what lies in store in the years ahead.”
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Asia
DigiPlus Bags 7 Wins at the 2025 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards

DigiPlus Interactive Corp. (DigiPlus) has won seven honours – including five coveted gold awards – at the 2025 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards. This milestone places DigiPlus among the most awarded companies in the region this year, spotlighting its strategic growth and transformative impact across digital entertainment, social development and investor relations.
The Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards are the only business awards Programme that recognises innovation across all 29 markets in the region. Widely regarded as the world’s premier business awards, the Stevie Awards represent a prestigious recognition of business excellence.
DigiPlus bagged five Gold Stevies for ‘Innovative Achievement in Growth’, ‘Innovation in Investor Relations’, ‘Excellence in Social Impact Companies’, ‘Innovation in Annual Reports’ and ‘Innovation in Corporate Websites’. The company also clinched Silver and Bronze Stevies for ‘Achievement in Product Innovation’ and ‘Innovation in Brand Renovation’ respectively.
At the core of these wins is DigiPlus’ commitment to innovation and digital transformation. From redefining the player experience through localised and immersive content, to launching a refreshed brand identity that resonates with a more connected and tech-savvy user base, DigiPlus has embraced a future-forward mindset. The company’s calculated investments in big data, cutting-edge technologies and stakeholder engagement have not only fueled business growth, but also opened inclusive pathways to digital participation through its social development arm, BingoPlus Foundation.
“This momentous victory at the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards affirms DigiPlus’ emergence as a true powerhouse of innovation and progress, reshaping industry boundaries and redefining digital consumer engagement on a global scale. Through consistent growth and business performance, DigiPlus reaffirms its unwavering commitment to creating long-term value,” said DigiPlus Chairman Eusebio Tanco.
Winning entries in the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards undergo a rigorous, multi-layered evaluation by an esteemed panel of judges composed of business and industry leaders across the region.
“The 12th Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards received an impressive array of outstanding entries. This year’s winners have clearly shown their dedication to innovation, and we commend their resilience and imaginative efforts,” said Maggie Miller, President of the Stevie Awards.
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Amusnet Introduces “Tournaments” to Elevate Online Gaming Engagement

Amusnet has introduced its latest promotional tool designed to enhance player engagement and boost operators’ performance. Tournaments reinforces Amusnet’s commitment to excellence, ensuring that its global network of partners can thrive in a competitive landscape and enjoy sustained success in the ever-evolving online gaming industry. With an intuitive interface, customisable tournament formats and seamless integration, this powerful tool is set to upgrade the online gaming experience and increase retention.
This versatile promotional tool enables operators to create highly engaging, dynamic tournaments that captivate players and encourage continuous participation. Whether it’s a time-limited challenge, a leaderboard-driven contest or an exclusive high-stakes competition, the tool offers complete flexibility to tailor rules, prizes and winning criteria to any gaming audience.
By implementing Tournaments, operators can enhance retention, increase activity and upscale revenue with its key features:
• Quick & Easy Setup – Create tournaments seamlessly with intuitive tools.
• Customisable Rewards – Offer cash, free spins or exclusive prizes.
• Diverse Win Criteria – Set different conditions for varied gameplay styles.
• Seamless Integration – Effortless integration into the Amusnet system for a smooth experience.
• Increased Retention & Revenue – Drive higher engagement and bets with Recurring tournaments.
Designed to boost engagement, the tool empowers operators of any scale to run dynamic, competitive events, providing endless possibilities for exciting gameplay experiences. Tournaments can be easily accessed through the newly upgraded Client Portal, where operators can request activation via the dedicated Request Form. With a seamless and efficient interface, the portal ensures partners have everything they need to optimise their gaming offerings and drive long-term success.
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